Helper/driver vs wheeler

The differences between helpers/driver and wheelers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a helper/driver has an average salary of $51,562, which is higher than the $51,560 average annual salary of a wheeler.

The top three skills for a helper/driver include delivery vehicle, delivery route and appearance guidelines. The most important skills for a wheeler are DOT, , and .

Helper/driver vs wheeler overview

	Helper/Driver	Wheeler
Yearly salary	$51,562	$51,560
Hourly rate	$24.79	$24.79
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	13,744	1,134
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 43%
Average age	41	41
Years of experience	-	-

Helper/driver vs wheeler salary

Helpers/driver and wheelers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Helper/Driver	Wheeler
Average salary	$51,562	$51,560
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $108,000	Between $24,000 And $108,000
Highest paying City	New York, NY	-
Highest paying state	Alaska	-
Best paying company	DeWitt LLP Law Firm	-
Best paying industry	Retail	-

Differences between helper/driver and wheeler education

There are a few differences between a helper/driver and a wheeler in terms of educational background:

	Helper/Driver	Wheeler
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 43%
Most common major	Business	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Helper/driver vs wheeler demographics

Here are the differences between helpers/driver' and wheelers' demographics:

	Helper/Driver	Wheeler
Average age	41	41
Gender ratio	Male, 82.1% Female, 17.9%	Male, 80.8% Female, 19.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.6% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 4.0% White, 61.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%	Black or African American, 11.5% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 16.9% Asian, 3.9% White, 62.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between helper/driver and wheeler duties and responsibilities

Helper/driver example responsibilities.

Deliver dairy products to clients while pursuing CDL license.
Assist drilling rig operators with customer job site work.
Wrapped and bag groceries, merchandise and miscellaneous items for customers.
Acquire CDL to transport talent and production crew to and from sets and through charter service.
Operate automated or semi-automate hoisting devices that raise refuse bins and dump contents into openings in truck bodies.
Work with lead mechanics inspecting and repairing cranes and learned how to fill out corresponding form for daily work and inspections.

Wheeler example responsibilities.

Serve as an account manager and utilize Salesforce to manage deals from start to finish.
Utilize DIAD equipment to verify package recipient and obtain recipient signature if necessary.
Utilize DIAD equipment to verify package recipient and obtain recipient signature if necessary.

Helper/driver vs wheeler skills

Common helper/driver skills

Delivery Vehicle, 43%
Delivery Route, 12%
Appearance Guidelines, 12%
Customer Service, 6%
Deliver Packages, 5%
Safety Procedures, 4%

Common wheeler skills

DOT, 100%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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